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variation

noun

var·​i·​a·​tion ˌver-ē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce variation (audio)
1
a
: the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied
b
: an instance of varying
c
: the extent to which or the range in which a thing varies
2
3
a
: a change of algebraic sign between successive terms of a sequence
b
: a measure of the change in data, a variable, or a function
4
: the repetition of a musical theme with modifications in such elements as rhythm, melody, harmony, key, tempo, and accompaniment
5
a
: divergence in the structural or functional characteristics of an organism from the species or population norm or average
b
: something (such as an individual or group) that exhibits variation
6
a
: a solo dance in classic ballet
b
: a repetition in modern ballet of a movement sequence with changes
variational adjective
variationally adverb

Example Sentences

the movie begins with a somewhat irreverent variation on the Nativity story the latest in a long line of variations in her hair color
Recent Examples on the Web The variation in the solar day is about 7.9 seconds longer or shorter, depending on where the Earth is in its orbit. WIRED, 4 Sep. 2022 The final variation is an incredible advanced one: the ring plank dumbbell row. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 Any variation of this is possible with multiple destinations throughout our space. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 From start to finish, Melvani’s variation of two-ingredient spinach pasta is so speedy that the limiting reagent is literally waiting for a pot of water to come to a boil. Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2022 Another variation was the official credential proving the bearer had permission to travel. Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Another variation of the standard dishwasher that is also readily available is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant option that is slightly shorter in height at 32 inches. Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 The variation is only in width and roof height, but the semi-rigid construction of the cover should allow some slack when installing on smaller vehicles. Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 22 June 2022 Whichever variation was in play, military personnel had to complete as many as possible in two minutes—double the time that would later be assigned to grade-schoolers, but otherwise the same test. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 28 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English variacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French variacion "variance, discrepancy," borrowed from Latin variātiōn-, variātiō "diversification, divergence," from variāre "to make changeable, vary" + -tiōn- -tiō, suffix of deverbal nouns

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of variation was in the 14th century

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